Science by the Bay 26 to 29 March 2026
Deception Bay Environmental Hub
7 Joseph Crescent, Deception Bay QLD 4508
7 Joseph Crescent, Deception Bay QLD 4508
Scientific research has been central to understanding and protecting this important coastal ecosystem. This exhibition, Science on the Bay highlights examples of scientific discoveries and research in Moreton Bay. Under the one roof, participants can experience several interactive displays that showcase research around the Bay’s marine turtles, shorebirds, invertebrates, shellfish reefs, and wetland habitats. Explore hidden worlds with microscopes, discover water quality science, and see how researchers and citizen scientists collect and use data to care for Moreton Bay, its wildlife and habitats. This exhibition makes science accessible and shows its importance to looking after the environment and the future of Moreton Bay.
The Moreton Bay Foundation's new Moreton Bay Passport app will guide participants toward activities and learning challenges, inviting them to explore, take part and continue their connection with Moreton Bay during the exhibition and beyond.
The Moreton Bay Foundation's new Moreton Bay Passport app will guide participants toward activities and learning challenges, inviting them to explore, take part and continue their connection with Moreton Bay during the exhibition and beyond.
Event Schedule
School Science Exhibition (visitations by students and teachers)
Thursday 26th March 2026 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
Friday 27th March 2026 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
Teachers can make a booking by contacting [email protected]
Public exhibition
Saturday 28th March 2026 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Sunday 29th March 2026 9.00 am to 3.00 pm
Thursday 26th March 2026 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
Friday 27th March 2026 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
Teachers can make a booking by contacting [email protected]
Public exhibition
Saturday 28th March 2026 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Sunday 29th March 2026 9.00 am to 3.00 pm
Science Displays
1. The Turtles of Moreton Bay
Moreton Bay is an important habitat for marine turtles. Discover the ecology of these amazing reptiles and learn how scientists and citizen scientists work together to monitor and manage the six turtle species that live in Moreton Bay.
Moreton Bay is an important habitat for marine turtles. Discover the ecology of these amazing reptiles and learn how scientists and citizen scientists work together to monitor and manage the six turtle species that live in Moreton Bay.
2. Freshwater invertebrates and water quality in the Moreton Bay Catchment
Learn about freshwater ecology, the role of macroinvertebrates and the scientific methods used to determine the water quality of the Moreton Bay region’s creeks and rivers which feed into Moreton Bay. Take a close look at some live freshwater invertebrates and test your skills in identifying them.
Learn about freshwater ecology, the role of macroinvertebrates and the scientific methods used to determine the water quality of the Moreton Bay region’s creeks and rivers which feed into Moreton Bay. Take a close look at some live freshwater invertebrates and test your skills in identifying them.
3. Shellfish restoration in Moreton Bay
Shellfish reefs were once an important component of the Moreton Bay ecology providing habitat for fish and invertebrates as well as filtering and improving water quality. Learn about the processes and science behind restoring these valuable ecosystems.
Shellfish reefs were once an important component of the Moreton Bay ecology providing habitat for fish and invertebrates as well as filtering and improving water quality. Learn about the processes and science behind restoring these valuable ecosystems.
4. The ecology of the intertidal flats of Moreton Bay
The intertidal flats of Moreton Bay support a range of wildlife including invertebrates, fish waterbirds and migratory waders. Learn about the ecology of this productive habitat.
The intertidal flats of Moreton Bay support a range of wildlife including invertebrates, fish waterbirds and migratory waders. Learn about the ecology of this productive habitat.
5. Monitoring the international migratory birds of Queensland
The Queensland Waders Study Group is tasked with monitoring and collecting data on the populations of migratory birds that visit Queensland annually. Learn about the ecology of these critically endangered birds and the scientific methods used to assess the population to develop strategies for their management and protection.
The Queensland Waders Study Group is tasked with monitoring and collecting data on the populations of migratory birds that visit Queensland annually. Learn about the ecology of these critically endangered birds and the scientific methods used to assess the population to develop strategies for their management and protection.
6. Stingray feeding pits and their role in prawn and whiting production in Moreton Bay
Stingrays target invertebrates buried in Moreton Bay’s intertidal flats, creating pools that stay filled at low tide and support juvenile fish, prawns, and whiting. Learn about the research on stingray feeding pits and their role in the ecology of Moreton Bay including fisheries production.
Stingrays target invertebrates buried in Moreton Bay’s intertidal flats, creating pools that stay filled at low tide and support juvenile fish, prawns, and whiting. Learn about the research on stingray feeding pits and their role in the ecology of Moreton Bay including fisheries production.
7. The science of hidden worlds through a Scanning Electron Microscope
Many organisms are too small to observe clearly, even under a microscope. At the hub, a Scanning Electron Microscope and a fluorescent microscope will be available to show how scientists use this technology to view microscopic life in detail.
Many organisms are too small to observe clearly, even under a microscope. At the hub, a Scanning Electron Microscope and a fluorescent microscope will be available to show how scientists use this technology to view microscopic life in detail.